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Where to Shop Monogrammed Gifts Online

February 19, 2015 by

Whether you're shopping for yourself or a friend, a monogram instantly transforms an ordinary gift into a keepsake. Here are a few places to shop monogrammed items online.

1) Mark and Graham
Chic and classic personalized gifts are the focus of this online-only retailer, a sibling brand to Williams-Sonoma, West Elm, and Pottery Barn. Shop initial pendants and wristlets for her, monogrammed tech cases and pocket squares for him—even customizable leashes and collars for Fido. Note that Mark and Graham's sibling brands also offer personalized gift items.

2) C. Wonder
Marking the spot where preppy meets playful, C. Wonder specializes in initial monograms. Cutting boards, jewelry boxes, bangle cuffs, stationery, and trinket dishes can be emblazoned from A to Z.

3) 2PreppyGirls.com
The web presence of this online retailer is rooted in "Southern charm and a love of all things pink and green." If your style skews preppy, you'll be delighted to peruse everything from monogrammed flip flops, aprons, and belt buckles to beach towels, car decals, and coasters.

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Crafts and Art Finds at Gibson Street Artisans

May 6, 2013 by

Next time you need a gift for a friend, parent or special someone, consider a one-of-a-kind item from Gibson Street Artisans. On weekends, the LAZ parking lot turns into an artisan market featuring handmade crafts. This art fair features eco-friendly fashions, accessories, repurposed decor and gift items. You can find anything from unique and elegant jewelry to handmade chairs.  Some of Austin’s favorite food trucks stop by too, so you can snack while you shop.  Check their Facebook page for featured artisans and upcoming events. 

Gibson Street Artisans
1400 S Congress
(Gibson and Congress In LAZ Parking Lot)
Austin, TX 78704
(512) 623-9696
www.yelp.com/biz/gibson-street-food-court-and-artist-market-austin

 

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Etsy: Boutique Shopping Online

March 26, 2013 by

Do you love hand-crafted clothes, vintage jewelry, and handmade art? Then it's about time you visited Etsy.com. Etsy is an online marketplace that brings together artisans and craftspeople from all around the globe so that they can sell their lovely products to you, the consumer. Even better, most items are very reasonably priced, and you feel good for supporting a small business owner, entrepreneur, or working mom. Whether you're looking for a hand-knitted scarf, playful watercolors for your child's room, or earrings to wear on your wedding day, Etsy will have just what you're looking for!

Are you crafty? Then you can start your own business on Etsy by selling the goods you make! Whether you're buying or selling, Etsy is a vibrant online community worth checking out and being a part of.

To start shopping, head to www.Etsy.com.

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Central Market: “An Amusement Park for Food Lovers”

December 4, 2012 by

Grocery shoppers in the Austin area know that there’s a superb spot to visit when you’re looking for the best bread, produce and other edible goods, and that’s Central Market. The popular chain actually started in Austin with a mandate to bring as much fresh food from all over Texas to local shoppers as possible, describing it as “an amusement park for food lovers,” and it’s grown significantly since the early days. Now customers rave about the excellent selection and fair prices. The produce section here is absolutely enormous, featuring both the staples and some more unusual products, all kept fresh. If you’re feeling peckish, stop in at the store’s café for some excellent pre-cooked food. The tamales in particular are quite popular, but everything here is great. Some complain that the aisles are too narrow, but with the sheer volume of stuff they pack into this store, it’s kind of a necessity.

Central Market
4477 S. Lamar Boulevard
Austin, TX 78745
(512) 899-4300
http://www.yelp.com/biz/central-market-austin

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